Although virtual reality (VR) has been around in one form or another for decades, until recently it seemed more like science fiction than a tool with the potential to become a part of our daily lives. And yet over the last few years, that has all started to change.

For as long as people have traded services for money, poorly constructed SOWs (statements of work) have created problems. Decades ago, a poorly designed SOW might have looked like a vague verbal agreement between a cobbler and a man who needed a shoe repair. Today, an SOW engagement is more formal, but the risks of a poorly designed SOW process—from scoping to execution—remain. We’ve all seen the costly consequences: expanded timelines, inflated budgets, and disappointing work products.

One of the greatest debates now raging in business is whether or not automation and robotics in the workplace will eliminate the jobs of human workers. Will millions be thrown out on the streets to fend for themselves or will we be freed from menial tasks to pursue higher callings?